Meaning of the word adze in English
What does adze mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
adze
US /ædz/
UK /ædz/
Noun
a tool similar to an axe, with an arched blade at right angles to the handle, used for cutting or shaping wood
Example:
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The carpenter used an adze to smooth the rough timber.
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Ancient civilizations crafted canoes with an adze.
Verb
to cut or shape (wood) with an adze
Example:
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He carefully adzed the log into a smooth beam.
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The craftsmen would adze the planks before assembling the ship.